Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey is set to miss the Black Stars’ return fixture against Somalia on Monday November 16, 2026, as he attends the final funeral rites of his late father.

Partey is expected to be involved in the funeral rites taking place in Accra and Odumase, which will prevent him from joining the national team for the second meeting with the Somali side.

The 32-year-old played the full 90 minutes in Ghana’s 2-0 win over Somalia in the first leg, delivering a decent performance as the Black Stars picked up their first victory in the 2027 AFCON qualifiers.

Following the match, the entire Black Stars squad and technical team joined Partey at the funeral to offer their support and stand with him and his family during the difficult period.

The midfielder’s absence means Ghana will have to approach Monday’s game without one of their experienced players as they look to build on the first-leg victory.

The Black Stars will take on Somalia again on Monday in the return fixture, with Partey expected to be unavailable because of his family commitments.